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Ironhead New owner, Scary Rattles, bad idle

Just got the bike a few days ago, and I cant tell if the valvetrain noise is something I need to worry about or not. I keep hearing that these motors are just noisy, but the bike is running so terribly...

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lowering kit for rear suspension.

hi everyone, i just installed a lowering kit in the rear suspensión in my 2012 sportster, i just wanna know if some of you have installed something similar and if you have had any problem with it, my...

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Solar battery charger...

...instead of a Battery Tender. Anyone use one of these? My garage has NO electricity and in the winter months if it's too cold to go for a ride or if it's raining, I go out to the garage and fire up...

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How far can I go on stock heads?

I recently installed a Hammer Performance 1250 kit, Hammer Intake, Patriot Defender 2-1 and a Powervision on my 09 XL883L. I am extremely happy with the results so far, but now I have the itch. Now, I...

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Ironhead Blowing oil

:banadanc Hello All! :banadanc I'm new to the forum and to the world of IronHeads!! I have been working on harley's for a while now for my local police dept. Unfortunately as long as I've been at this...

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Ironhead 5th K sporty built on the CL

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/an...059993360.html not mine but very close to me just north of Minneapolis

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Ironhead Tranny knock

I got my 75 on the road about a month ago and have most the bugs worked out but I have 1 issue that I need to get fixed. When I am in 4th gear and not on the throttle I have a knock. Its a pretty heavy...

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Ironhead 1976 Ironhead lost engine power - Help!

Hello, My 1976 Ironhead just lost engine power. It starts up fine, but when I try to ride it and put a load on it, the engine has no power. The clutch work fine and it shifts through gears with no...

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The challenges king .380acp faces

While I think for civilian defense/concealed carry, the smaller calibers are not given their due, I think it is worth noting the challenges that face an ammunition maker that includes .380 acp in their...

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? for the revolver guys

What do you guys think is the best value in a used snub nosed revolver and why?

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Ironhead ever since

I extended those fork tubes 10 over My COCK GETS HARDER THAN A ANVIL everytime I ride the bitch. Yeh I love me some sporty yeeeeh haw

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Rigid_EVO Reverse cone for rigid evo?

Hey all, I know there's the Force Streetfighter, but what other options are available for a rigid evo sporty (2003) in terms of a 2-1 turned up exhaust, preferably with a reverse cone muffler? I'm...

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rear rotor grooved

Need some input have a 2003 1200c has 17 k on it I have about 1/4 mile of dirt road before I get to blacktop.I ride every day and noticed when cleaning the rear wheel it is starting to get small...

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Review of 2014 Iron

Hi Guys, I've just got my new 2014 HD Iron and thought you might like to know what I think! I tried a 2012 Iron and loved everything about it apart from the brakes which didn't seem to do anything....

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Ironhead Early 33.4 fork upgrade

Hi all, over the last month I am more and more thinking to bring my 59XLH back to the original condition. Sadly I face one major problem ... the front fork. When I bought the 59XLh, it had a Ceriani...

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Rigid_EVO Driveshaft main bearing trubble

Hi guys I have an engine on my workbench now witch somebody tried to fix! They neded to replace the main bearing behind the pully and tried to hammer the shaft out of it!! you guessed, they broke the...

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Rivets pulled from bracket - Mustang Wide Solo

I have the Mustang Wide Vintage Solo with backrest. The rivets that hold the bracket which attaches to the rear fender have pulled out. I was going to redo the pop rivets but notice the bracket...

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Rubbermount_EFI My '08 short chop

Been working on this for quite awhile now. Was hesitant to start a build thread as im on the road so much for work. Getting closer to the finish line, so I thought I'd share some pictures, as I enjoy...

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rubber mount backbone wall thickness??

does anyone know what the wall thickness of the rubber mount sportster are? I know the O.D. Is just over 2". whats the I.D. and wall thickness tho?

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Eh Up me Duck

Eh Up! from a new Harley rider from Derbyshire UK I've been riding for nearly 40 years and have never had a Harley.......'till now! I've traded my Hypermotard for a 48 sporty:banana I'm quite liking...

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